Leahill Turret, Hadrian's Wall
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Leahill Turret is a typical example of one of the lookout towers located between the milecastles on Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria; located on the Lanercost Road near Banks, Parish of Waterhead. It is designated turret 51b and lies east of the Signal Tower at Pike Hill.
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Leahill Turret, Hadrian's Wall | |
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Banks, Cumbria, England | |
Coordinates | 54.978918°N 2.651793°W / 54.978918; -2.651793 |
Grid reference | NY 5838 6512 |
Height | 1 metre |
Site information | |
Owner | English Heritage |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Excavated and consolidated |
Site history | |
Built | Circa 122 AD |
In use | 2nd and 4th century |
Materials | Stone |
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